Dish It Up: 'Bring the sake to the people'

Before many San Diegans wake up, Anthony Pascale, owner of Saiko Sushi, is likely making a trip to the docks for the catch of the day. Pascale attributes his sushi journey to being at the wrong place at the wrong time, but he ultimately found a passion in serving San Diego fresh and local Japanese cuisine.

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Anthony Pascale or Saiko Sushi.

Anthony Pascale or Saiko Sushi.

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In this episode of Dish It Up, Pascale and host Edwin Real dive into a discussion about all things sushi and sake, some of which include:

The original Saiko being local-centric while in a notorious tourist destination

Sake pairing well with any food, not just sushi

Pascale's advanced certification in sake (an accolade very few have in San Diego)

Making sake accessible and approachable for people

A fresh and local approach to sushi-making

Where Pascale enjoys sushi in San Diego

The future of sushi and pushing the boundaries

Dish It Up is a collaboration between PACIFIC and Facebook group Eating and Drinking In San Diego.